
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rockridge Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,600 (72 Rentals)
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Rockridge, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rockridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rockridge Studio Apartments | $1,925 | $1,800 | $2,050 |
Rockridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,222 | $1,695 | $2,746 |
Rockridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $2,500 | $4,650 |
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There are currently 72 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rockridge Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Rockridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rockridge area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 334 45th St priced from $1,750. Quarryridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Rockridge apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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334 45th St | 334C | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $2,475 |
Baxter on Broadway | Plan OA-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,651 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockridge, CA
As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rockridge area is the $2.54 price per square foot 328C Model at 334 45th St in the in the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood starting from $1,780. The second greatest value Rockridge apartment is the 1X1 JR Model at 225 Clifton starting at $2,475 with a $4.13 price per square foot in the Bushrod neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rockridge apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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334 45th St | 328C | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $4.13 |
Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
Baxter on Broadway | Plan OB | 1BR,1BA | $5.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRockridge, Oakland, CA
Ranked #55
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Rockridge Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
95 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
62 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockridge Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockridge Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rockridge Apartment is $1,750 at 334 45th St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rockridge Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rockridge is starting from $2,500 at 334 45th St.
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